The answer is b that his feelings on race are conflicted
<span>“How horrible it would be . . . if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back.” - Direct characterization. The speaker explicitly says that Milicent now isn't plain and shy, and that would be a condemnation to her.
</span><span>“Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority” - Direct characterization. We can see Betsy and we get some information about her character (vivacious).
</span><span>“Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.” - Indirect characterization. The speaker doesn't say that Milicent is this or that kind of person. He/she just puts her in a context, commenting on her current feelings and thus allowing the reader to make a vague conclusion about her character.
</span><span>“Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.” - Indirect characterization. Again, the speaker here describes this character's action, rather than features and character traits.</span>
-Pope attends a centennial exhibition and sees bicycles from Great Britain.
-Pope builds his own brand of bicycle called the Columbia bicycle.
-Pope works to make cycling popular
-Pope launches a movement to improve roads and paths for cyclist
-Bicycling becomes popular enough to influence the opening of bicycle repair shops.
He is joking. D) He is joking because Mr. Brishner is fat and slovenly
